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Basset Hound Quiz

Under 15 inches tall but up to 65 pounds, with a nose second only to the Bloodhound. How much do you know about Basset Hounds?

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  1. How tall is a Basset Hound at the shoulder?

    Yet it can weigh up to around 65 pounds.

  2. About how many scent receptors does a Basset Hound have?

    People have about 5 million.

  3. Which ancient hound family line produced both the Basset and the Bloodhound?

    French hunters bred Bassets to follow on foot.

  4. What does the French word "bas" mean?

    A shorter dog moves slower, so hunters could keep up.

  5. What do a Basset's very long ears do while tracking?

    Loose skin and wrinkles trap the scent near the nose.

  6. Why is swimming very hard for a Basset Hound?

    A Basset should never be left alone near a pool.

  7. Which eye disease can cause blindness quickly in Bassets?

    A red, cloudy or painful eye needs a vet right away.

  8. Why do many Bassets howl when left alone?

    Their deep bay once helped hunters find them in thick cover.

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